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Karachi Tanker Navigates Risky Strait Amid Iran Tensions

3/17/2026

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The Karachi, a tanker operated by Pakistan's National Shipping Corporation, has navigated the Strait of Hormuz near Iran's coastline.
The vessel departed Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on February 25.
It is en route to Pakistan with an expected arrival on March 18.
Since the start of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, shipping through the Strait has significantly decreased.
Traders monitor vessel movements closely because the Strait handles about 20% of the world's oil supply.

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Story summary

The Karachi, a tanker operated by Pakistan's National Shipping Corporation, has navigated the Strait of Hormuz near Iran's coastline.
The vessel departed Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on February 25.
It is en route to Pakistan with an expected arrival on March 18.
Since the start of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, shipping through the Strait has significantly decreased.
Traders monitor vessel movements closely because the Strait handles about 20% of the world's oil supply.